Flames of Destruction is set in a dark time when Ib, the World Chalice Priestess, uses her abilities to destroy the world through incarnations!

Incarnations are represented in the game as new Link Monsters. These cards are designed so they can be used with any deck, or included in a deck constructed solely from cards included in the Flames of Destruction set. The set introduces a fifth Elemental Lord, new Trap Cards, a Spell to revive monsters, and a new Dragon.